A department store is experiencing greater than usual shrinkage,and management wants it stopped. Middle management decided to hire a security company to study the problem and develop the best plan for dealing with it. What type of plan has middle management adopted?
A)contingency
B)strategic
C)operational
D)tactical

Question

A department store is experiencing greater than usual shrinkage,and management wants it stopped. Middle management decided to hire a security company to study the problem and develop the best plan for dealing with it. What type of plan has middle management adopted?
A)contingency  
B)strategic  
C)operational  
D)tactical

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The plan adopted by middle management is tactical, as it is focused on addressing a specific and immediate issue, i.e., the shrinkage in the department store. The plan is aimed at developing the best strategy to deal with this problem, rather than creating a broader and more long-term plan.

A Department Store Is Experiencing Greater Than Usual Shrinkage,and Management